The NATO International Staff is looking to hire the Director of the NATO Senior Civilian Representative Office in Kabul (Afghanistan). You will be leading a team of 7 people, in a fast-paced, high-pressure but extremely rewarding environment. By applying strong analytical skills in combination with the ability to get the best out of people, you will assess a complex geo-political environment to facilitate senior NATO decisionmaking. In this high-visibility position, you will frequently be the public face of NATO’s activities in Afghanistan and the region. Are you a seasoned political affairs expert? Are you comfortable in a leadership role? Do you have experience in crisis management and are ready to roll-up your sleeves? Then this is the perfect opportunity to join a dynamic, multi-national team in a challenging environment!

To support the National Director in ensuring that effective security measures for the National Office programs are both appropriately planned for and addressed within the national context so WV Mali mitigates operational risks and institutionalizes an organizational culture and practice of safety and security.

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The USAID/Mali Peacebuilding, Stabilization, and Reconciliation Project is a five-year program that is expected to improve prospects for long-term peace, security, and reconciliation by strengthening the positive resilience of communities working in partnership with their elected officials. Activities will include the development of early warning and response systems, support for scalable and sustainable community-driven peacebuilding, stabilization, and recovery efforts in conflict-affected areas and areas at risk of conflict, and efforts to address the needs of youth and victims of violence.

Under the overall direction of the Chief of Party (COP), the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will be responsible for management and oversight of all operational, procurement and logistical aspects of program activities, including oversight of grants awards and sub-contracts.

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Blumont seeks a Project Director to manage a DFID-funded Building resilience and adaptation to climate extremes and disasters programme (BRACED) in Mali: http://www.braced.org/. The successful candidate will provide strategic and programmatic leadership to the staff and partner consortium to implement the project according to predetermined timelines and budgets and in compliance with Blumont and donor standards. She/he will be the principal interface with Donor and host government institutions, providing regular and responsive reporting and communication.

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UNICEF is looking for a Security Officer to provide supervisor with input related to the safety and security of UNICEF personnel and eligible family members, premises, assets, and resources in accordance with UN and UNICEF Security Management Systems.

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The Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) is dedicated to making states and people safer. Good security sector governance, based on the rule of law and respect for human rights, is the very basis of development and security. DCAF assists partner states in developing laws, institutions, policies and practices to improve the governance of their security sector through inclusive and participatory reforms based on international norms and good practices.

Headquartered in Geneva, DCAF has a global portfolio and employs over 170 highly qualified international staff with operational activities in over 70 countries. DCAF is internationally recognized as one of the world’s leading centres of excellence for security sector governance (SSG) and security sector reform (SSR).

The Middle East and North Africa Division is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic person for the following position at its headquarters in Geneva.

The JSD Program

Since 2015, USIP’s Justice and Security Dialogue (JSD) program in the Sahel-Maghreb has been piloting a model of collaborative local security in Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal and Tunisia. The JSD approach seeks to improve relationships between civilian security services and the communities they serve, through a series of dialogues and related activities, which support participants in jointly identifying and addressing local security issues, through a transparent, iterative and participatory process.

Summary

The Field Coordinator, Justice and Security Dialogues (FC) will support the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) Justice and Security Dialogue Program in the Sahel and Maghreb by working with national partners to facilitate a series of dialogues and related activities in each country of responsibility. Together with local partners, the FC is responsible for ensuring that all program activities assigned to him/her are held in a manner that complies with project standards and objectives. The FC will oversee work in four to five countries of responsibility, and will be assisted by a Deputy Field Coordinator.

The position will be based in Dakar, Senegal, or Mali, Bamako, and require frequent travel to the relevant countries, and occasional travel to additional project countries and USIP headquarters. The FC will be supervised by the competent Washington D.C.-based Program Officer. He or she will supervise four to five JSD Country Officers (COs), one in each country of responsibility, and will act as an intermediary between HQ and the COs.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Successfully complete all project activities in countries of responsibility in a timely and effective manner: The field coordinator will ensure that all dialogue sessions as well as related activities are completed in a manner that achieves project goals and complies with the principles of the JSD approach. This will include overseeing monitoring and evaluation for each country, as well as local partners’ financial reporting.

Build and maintain strong partnerships with local partners, key local and national government representatives, and relevant US Embassies and national and international organizations: The FC supported by the COs, will ensure that that the partner organization is making progress in the JSD process, while fostering honest and equal partnerships, and in building a regional network of contacts on behalf of USIP. The FC will supervise the COs in providing regular updates and analysis of current political and conflict dynamics in each program country, and in the Sahel region as required.

Coordinate 2-3 capacity building events per country with participants from local partners and dialogue participants from two or more project countries: Working closely with the partners and COs, the FC will identify gaps in partners’ and dialogue participants’ skills that have a negative impact on the JSD process. The FC will oversee trainings or other bilateral or multi-lateral activities in support of the project’s overall goals, and will coordinate all aspects of the event including identifying and hiring trainers, determining content, and event administration and logistics. In addition, the RPC will support participants from countries of responsibility to participate in regional activities.

Make substantial contributions to project design, research, and monitoring and evaluation tools: The FC will assist relevant DC staff in refining the JSD approach, project design and tools through field testing and gathering feedback. The FC will advise the DC-based team as to the relevant country context, and will assist with research for publications related to the countries of responsibility.

Demonstrated knowledge of the cultural, socio-political and security context of the countries of responsibility. Proven track record of work and/or research experience and a strong professional network in the region.

Demonstrated ability to work independently or within a team, to obtain results under pressure, and to simultaneously oversee many substantive and operational initiatives.

Experience managing and supervising teams and supporting partner organizations by leading from behind.

The JSD Project

Since 2015 USIP has supported the Justice and Security Dialogue (JSD) processes in Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria and Tunisia. The JSD aims to rebuild trust between communities and civilian security services through a series of dialogues and activities addressing urgent security issues. The process brings together a diverse array of community, government and security actors. As they work together to address shared challenges, JSD participants come to better know, understand, and eventually trust one another. Experiencing the positive impacts of their collaboration builds commitment to work together towards a stronger and more secure community. The result is residents who are active in the safety of their community, and more effective, accountable, and responsive security services.

Position Summary

The Program Officer will provide substantive, research, communication, and programmatic support for the Justice and Security Dialogue (JSD) program in the Sahel and Maghreb. The position will be based in Washington DC, but will include regular travel to project countries. The PO will report to the Senior Program Officer. Candidates should be prepared to begin work before mid-January 2018.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure activities are implemented in line with the JSD approach, and with good practice in the relevant professional fields: The PO will provide guidance to the field team and DC-based junior staff on substantive questions related to rule of law, security sector reform and the JSD approach. The PO will stay up to date on developments in research and practice in these fields and communicate relevant developments to the project team.

Design, manage and evaluate events in support of project goals: The PO will support the project team in identifying the capacity needs of project staff and JSD participants. The PO will work with the Senior Program Officer (SPO) and Program Manager in developing the agenda and content for regional networking events and capacity building events, and bringing in external training support or expertise where needed.

Contribute to project research: The PO will work with the SPO to define a research agenda and plan of implementation. The PO will manage research, drafting and publication processes involving the field and headquarters teams, and will build Country Officers’ research and writing capacities.

Represent the project and manage project communications: The PO will represent the project at internal and external meetings and events. The PO will draft or supervise the drafting of project materials, communications and other documents. The PO will build relevant relationships with stakeholders in DC and the project countries.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Two to four years of experience in the field of International Law, Rule of Law, Justice and Security, Security Sector Reform, Policing, Access to Justice and/or Human Rights required, including some field experience

Completion of courses in International Law, International Human Rights Law and Rule of Law subjects, preferred

Advanced knowledge of rule of law theory and practice

Fluency in English required, some fluency in French required.

Excellent research and writing ability; strong organizational skills; and ability to work independently and collegially

Demonstrated ability to work independently or within a team, to obtain results under pressure, and to simultaneously oversee many substantive and operational initiatives